Plus Model Magazine (http://www.plusmodelmag.com/) has come up with it's first ever annual "Top 12 Curvy Entertainers' List" (Yes, and we have a Top 12 instead of Top 10 list – because curves deserve just a little more room!)
After identifying the criteria (women in the spotlight who are talented, fashionable, accomplished and are paving the way for women with curves), they opened the conversation and list-making – and what a list it turned out to be! Fifteen years ago, we may have had a difficult time coming up with a list at all. But ladies, we have made huge strides in the entertainment industry! And with so many fabulous women on the list, it was very difficult to choose just 12! After much debate, we finally settled on our Editors' Top 12. Here are this year's winners, along with a few of the reasons why these dynamic divas were chosen...
1) Mo'Nique: 
From standup comedienne to movie actress to host of the highly popular "Mo'Nique's F.A.T. Chance" on the Oxygen Network, Mo'Nique has built a winning career, all while maintaining her belief that women with curves deserve to be successful -- -- and to have it all!
2) Raven Symone: 
She has come a long way from the adorable, pint-size favorite on "The Cosby Show" to singer and star of "That's So Raven" on the Disney Channel, – and may be worth almost half a billion dollars -- but Raven remains one child star who is still comfortable in her skin.
3) Oprah Winfrey: 
Where to start with this woman who has bared her soul to the public concerning her life and struggles with body image? How about a confident, successful philanthropist and icon, who stands as a shining example of "anything is possible."
4) America Ferrera: 
We love America! This amazing actress continues to make us root for the quirky Betty Suarez, the star of ABC's "Ugly Betty." Betty is smart, funny, soulful, practical and she gets the guy(s)! What's more, we adored her in the ever-popular chick-flick series "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants."
5) Queen Latifah: 
All hail the Queen. The poised, confidant and glamorous Cover Girl, actress and humanitarian (check out The Curvation Project Confidence Awards) is also the first hip-hop artist to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! She now touts, "better health" as one of her campaigns. Yes, we can dig that. Look for her in the upcoming movie, "The Secret Life of Bees."
6) Jordin Sparks: 
The winner of "American Idol" Season 6, Jordin, was the youngest contestant ever to take top honors. We cheered this curvy beauty all the way to the top! And a little-known fact: She was also a plus model for Torrid!
7) Sara Ramirez: 
This Tony Award-winning actress is unafraid to flaunt her curves. even if it means dancing in her undies on the top-rated ABC show, "Grey's Anatomy." And did you catch her in the red dress in the "Got Milk" ads? Va-va-voom curves!
8) Jill Scott: 
A soulful triple Grammy Award-winning songstress, Jill has a new CD hitting the charts, a tour in the works and a new Ashley Stewart bra line. She's also an actress and published poet. This multi-talented diva has it all going on!
9) Jennifer Hudson: 
She may have been booted off "American Idol," but this diva defied the odds in the movie "Dreamgirls" by tackling a larger-than-life role and going on to win an Oscar for Best Actress! There's also her latest role in the "Sex and the City" movie and in the upcoming "Secret Life of Bees." Jennifer may have made a hit of "And I Am Telling You," but she is going – all the way to the top!
10) Marissa Jaret-Winokur: 
You just have to love this vivacious, bubbly actress who began her career on Broadway in the Tony Award-winning "Hairspray." She most recently cha-cha'd her way into our hearts on this past season's "Dancing with the Stars."
11) Camryn Manheim: 
A current favorite on CBS's "Ghost Whisperer," this activist, poker player, actress, Emmy Award winner and role model continues to be a champion for smart, talented, curvy women everywhere.
12) Whitney Thompson: 
And a final shout-out to the first plus-size lady to win "America's Next Top Model"! Who would have thought?!
Honorable mentions go to:
- Niecy Nash, star of the new Fox sitcom "Do Not Disturb" and host of the Style Network's "Clean House."
- Nikki Blonsky, star of the big-screen version of the hit Broadway musical "Hairspray"
- Tocarra Jones, plus-size model and "America's Next Top Model" contestant.
- Kim Coles, actress.
- Mia Michals,
choreographer. - Mia Tyler, plus-size model.
- Loretta Devine, actress.
- Trisha Yearwood, singer.
- Kiki Sheard, gospel singer.
- Laine Kazan, veteran actress.
- Jolene Purdy,
up and coming actress.
We look forward to hearing your opinions. Did you agree with our picks for this Top12 list? Did we leave anyone out?
Drop us a line at http://www.plusmodelmag.com/ and let us know...
On a personal note: I had never heard of Jolene Purdy or Mia Michals - So I immediately googled them to find out more....will definitely be blogging about their achievements soon!
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